AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoNorth American Trade Talks: The U.S., Canada and Mexico have started negotiations to renew USMCA, with automaking rules and more U.S.-made production among the biggest sticking points—meaning uncertainty for North American supply chains and consumer prices. Retail Rewards: DICK’S Sporting Goods is rolling out ScoreCard+ (a $99 paid tier) plus expanded loyalty perks like free shipping and guaranteed annual rewards, aiming to deepen repeat shopping. Tobacco Regulation: FDA approved modified-risk orders for 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, giving PMI a clearer path to market reduced-risk claims for adult switchers. Tech & Consumer Access: Sony says it will stop producing physical PlayStation discs in January 2028 and wind down PS3/PS Vita digital stores, raising concerns for game preservation. Energy Costs Watch: EIA reported a crude oil draw and gasoline inventory changes, while crude futures softened—signals that can feed into pump-price expectations. Accessibility in Shopping: Sephora is expanding “quiet hours” in stores to lower music and scents for sensory-sensitive shoppers. Derivatives for Traders: MetroTrade launched options on futures on its platform, letting traders hedge and build multi-leg strategies in one place.
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